Design Magic Through Stepping Back

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Today, Palisades Hospitality CEO Tim Harmon reveals how trusting his team and finding inspiration globally transformed his portfolio into Michelin-award winners.

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Design Magic Through Stepping Back

Tim Harmon

Today, we’re learning from Tim Harmon, founder and CEO of Palisades Hospitality Group.

Big Idea: The most exceptional hospitality experiences emerge when leaders step back from micromanaging details and foster a culture of learning that allows their teams to create what’s possible.

Why it Matters: In an industry often fixated on controlling every detail, learning to trust your people while drawing inspiration from diverse sources can lead to hospitality that truly resonates with guests.

Go Deeper: Listen to Tim and I discuss this today on the Hospitality Daily Podcast (Apple Podcasts, Spotify), where we cover:

Tim’s evolution from detail-oriented management to big-picture leadership
The Palisades Hospitality “studio-style” office environment with dedicated learning boards
Global travel as a source of inspiration and innovation
Immersive approach to experiencing local cultures
Architecture's role in shaping guest connections
The balancing act between vision and execution

Today’s Takeaways:

Trust your teams rather than micromanaging details
Create collaborative spaces that encourage idea-sharing and creative thinking
Use post-travel team debriefs to share insights and inspiration
Experience properties across different price points and styles when traveling to broaden your perspective
Look beyond traditional hospitality sources for inspiration, particularly in architecture and local culture
Consider how physical spaces can better facilitate guest connection and cultural immersion
Remember that stepping back can lead to better outcomes than trying to control every element of your guest experience as a leader

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